Annotated solutions for Genius 165

* Eight solutions (four being of two words) comprise two of a kind (6 across 29, which is clued without definition).

** Of the other clues, four across and four down contain superfluous words or phrases that provide either definitions or wordplay for the themed eight. The remaining eight definitions or wordplay are: board, deck games, fish, notes, religious image, song, supporter and World Cup winners.